Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs meet Thursday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons beat the Magic, lost to the Cavs, and play the Nets next. The Pistons have won 17 of their last 22 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 7.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs beat the 76ers and lost to the Knicks, and they play the Clippers next. The Spurs have won 17 of their last 21 games.

The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.2 points and 11.3 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 19.1 points and 6.3 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer, and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Spurs have won each of their last nine games against the Pistons at Frost Bank Center.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last eight night games at Frost Bank Center.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last 12 Thursday night games.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Frost Bank Center.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last nine games on the road as underdogs.
• The Spurs have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.

Total Points: Facts

• Eight of the Pistons’ last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Spurs’ last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

• Keldon Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified guards for FG% (53.9%) this season.
• Julian Champagnie is one of only 10 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Ausar Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.7) this season.
• Isaiah Stewart ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
• The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons—the second-longest active streak in the NBA.
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.4).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.2).

Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report

David Jones, Garcia, Harrison Barnes, and Mason Plumlee are out for the Spurs.

The Pistons don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction

The Spurs are going to be favored more times than not, especially at home, and it’s hard to step in front of them with confidence. However, the Pistons are arguably the best team in the NBA and aren’t an underdog often. Also, the Pistons are 9-0 ATS and SU in their last 9 games as an underdog. The Pistons haven’t only won those games but they’ve won comfortably. The Pistons are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games as an underdog. I have a hard time leaving points on the table with top-tier teams. The Pistons fall in that category. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Detroit Pistons +3.5